University Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic - Oncology Rehabilitation

Nationally Ranked in Rehabilitation

UT Southwestern Medical Center is ranked among the nation’s top 20 hospitals for rehabilitative care by U.S. News & World Report.

UT Southwestern Medical Center cancer rehabilitation specialists provide the comprehensive therapies needed to help manage and overcome the symptoms caused by cancer as well as continue the recovery process initiated by cancer treatments.

Who We Are

We are dedicated to helping cancer survivors surmount the physical and psychological issues that often accompany cancer, its treatment, and the rehabilitation process. Our specialists will actively work with you and your family to provide the treatments, skills, and motivation needed to achieve a successful outcome for cancer rehabilitation.

Our cancer specialists provide individualized care needed to address your unique situations – with effective pain management techniques, personalized physical, occupational and therapy programs, nutritional advice, patient education, and family counseling.

Our Services

To help you better adapt to your condition, we also offer a comprehensive team approach to rehabilitation that includes your oncologist, a physiatrist, nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech pathologist, dietitian, vocational counselor, social worker, psychologist, and clergy member.

We also craft exercise programs that:

• Help build strength, endurance, and mobility
• Provide assistance with activities of daily living, such as eating, drinking, dressing, bathing, using the toilet, cooking, and basic housekeeping
• Employ techniques for pain management and medications

The Only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in North Texas

We are part of the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center — the first and only medical center in North Texas to attain National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation.

This elite distinction, which is held by only top-tier cancer centers nationwide, recognizes innovative research and excellence in patient care. It is the gold standard for cancer programs.